I was referred to a Genitourinary consultant probably 6 years ago for recurring UTIs. He did check everything to make sure there was no prolapse or any other physical issues. At the time Id been prescribed prophylactic antibiotics because they were only being triggered by sex. In previous generations wasnt it called honeymoon cystitis. It isnt an uncommon thing in women of any age because of our anatomy. He prescribed vaginal estrogen but at that time, not as much was known about it. I recall him being very short patienced about my fears and snapping at me. No wonder when I read the leaflet, I was too worried to use it, he hadnt filled me with any reassurance. That was a mistake though not to use it. I've recently see my GP about something and we talked about VA and she told me she would not hestitate to use topical estrogen if she needed to and that there has been a big push on womens health the last 6 years because the lives of women have changed, theyve have been extended and different demands. I wondered then why she advised about treatment earlier, or any of those GPs for that matter. There might be a push on it, but I still don't think those particular GPs take it as seriously as they should.
